Caption an Image
Add a clear caption to any photo — a title bar, a credit line, a quote, or a description — and style it to match.
Drop an image to add text
Drag & drop, paste, or pick a file
PNG · JPG · WebP — text is added on your device
A good caption turns a photo into a post: it adds context, a credit, a date, or a punchline. This free tool lets you add a caption to any image and place it exactly where it reads best — across the top, along the bottom, or anywhere you drag it.
Unlike a one-size caption box, every text layer here is fully adjustable: font, size, color, outline, shadow, rotation, and opacity. Add a bold headline and a smaller subtitle, or a semi-transparent credit in the corner. Then download — PNG keeps the text crisp and supports transparency, JPG and WebP keep files small.
How to caption an image
- Open your image. Drag a photo in, choose a file, or paste from the clipboard.
- Type the caption. Enter your caption text in the Text box.
- Place it. Drag the caption to the top, bottom, or wherever it fits best.
- Style it. Set the font, color, outline, and size so it stands out clearly.
- Download. Export as PNG, JPG, or WebP and save it.
Caption Image: what this mode does
Uses the draggable-layer editor to place a clean caption — a title bar, a credit, a quote, or a description — anywhere on the image and style it to match.
Controls at a glance
- Caption placement
- Drag the text layer to the top, the bottom, or any spot; arrow keys nudge it precisely.
- Multiple captions
- Add separate layers for a bold headline and a smaller subtitle or credit, each styled independently.
- Fonts & weight
- Seven fonts (Impact, Anton, Sans, Serif, Mono, Comic, Script) plus bold and italic.
- Colour, outline, shadow
- Fill and outline colour pickers, an outline-width slider (0–25), and a shadow toggle.
- Opacity
- 10–100%, so a credit line can be a subtle semi-transparent overlay or a solid caption.
- Export
- PNG, JPG, or WebP at full resolution.
What people use it for
- A title bar across the top of a photo for a blog or social post.
- A photo-credit or attribution line in a corner.
- A quote caption centred over a background.
- A descriptive line under a product or before/after shot.
Legibility tip
For a caption bar that reads over any image, position the text along an edge and widen its outline or enable the shadow rather than relying on fill colour alone — the contrast travels with the text wherever you drag it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a caption to a photo?
Open the photo above, type your caption, drag it into position, style it, and download. No sign-up needed.
Can I add a semi-transparent caption?
Yes — each text layer has an opacity slider, so you can make a subtle credit line or a bold solid caption.
Can I put a caption bar across the bottom?
Yes. Position a text layer along the bottom; you can also widen its outline or add a shadow so it stays readable over busy images.
Where is my image processed?
Captioning happens in your browser, so the captioned image is created on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.
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